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Bennett and Eizenkot Hold Secret Talks on Political Alliance

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By דפנה ליאל

First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

What happened

Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eizenkot held secret talks about a potential political alliance before the upcoming elections, but concerns over Bennett's past political damage with Yesh Atid have caused delays. The party Yesh Atid is also facing internal turmoil with multiple resignations.

  • 01Bennett and Eizenkot secretly discussed a political alliance.
  • 02Eizenkot's camp fears repeating Bennett's past political damage.
  • 03Yesh Atid faces internal turmoil with multiple resignations.
  • 04Moshe Kahlon rejected a reserved spot on the Likud list.

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Naftali BennettGadi EisenkotYair Lapid

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MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Bennett and Eizenkot Hold Secret Talks on Political Alliance
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Bennett and Eizenkot Hold Secret Talks on Political Alliance Amidst Election Deadline

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